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north beach
local area
discussion paper
December 2010
What is Local Area Planning?
Local Area Planning is a contemporary approach to planning that Another major objective of Local Area Planning is that it facilitates
concentrates on planning for a defined area, rather than integrated planning - different disciplines and stakeholders working
broad plans that cover the entire City, or strategies together on one plan that addresses many issues or topics. This requires
based on individual issues. This approach stakeholders to share information and their objectives or aspirations
allows a comprehensive range of issues to for the area and enables them to work together to develop common
be considered at both the local and regional goals for the future direction of the area. Integrated planning can avoid
level and addresses these issues through the conflicts and contradictions which can often arise when issues are
integrated planning strategies. It requires addressed in isolation to one another. The City’s Local Area Plans are
a holistic approach to planning which not just planning department documents, they are strategies, reference
seeks to incorporate stakeholders documents and decision making guides for all the City’s business units,
and community members into the for Council, developers, land owners and the community.
planning process in a collaborative
approach to community building. Local The Noprth Beach Local Area Planning Project, taking place in 2011,
Area Planning is a proactive, rather involves the following stages:
than reactive, process that enables
the integration of social, environmental Background research;
and economic initiatives into one plan Community consultation;
that guides both the short and longer term Analysis of consultation findings;
direction of a Local Area. Preparation of a draft Wembley Downs Local Area Plan;
Advertising the draft Plan to participants and the wider community;
This method of planning is used extensively in Review and adoption of the Plan; and
Australia and internationally and is increasing in prominence Development of an implementation and action programme to achieve
in Western Australia, both within local governments and State planning the objectives of the plan
agencies. Local Area Planning is similar to ‘precinct planning’ or ‘place
planning’ in that it involves preparing a plan for an identified geographical This discussion paper presents a summary of the background research
area in order to facilitate development, change or better management on the North Beach Local Area and provides information on local issues
within that area. The size of the subject area can vary – boundaries and topics that may be relevant to discuss in the community planning
can be defined by a number of criteria, such as land use, character, forums that will take place in June 2011, as well as those that are of
population and identified boundaries. However the size of the area regional significance. These forums seek to bring local residents,
selected is based more so on management systems and the objectives business and property owners, and community stakeholders together to
of the project. discuss their concerns, aspirations, ideas, and priorities for the future of
their Local Area and their community.
The Local Area Planning system acknowledges that the City is not
uniform in character and function and that community values and issues Discussions will also involve developing a commonly embraced vision
of concern can vary from place to place. A focus on smaller areas allows for the future of the Local Area. The vision should incorporate key
local issues and the uniqueness of the area to be explored in greater community values, what makes the locality special, and what the area
depth, whilst still considering the impact of the area’s regional context. will look and feel like in the future. The results of the forums and other
The process also enables closer, more comprehensive consultation with consultation exercises will then be central to the development of a Local
the local community at the start of the planning process, rather than Area Plan to guide the future direction of the North Beach Local Area for
just imposing plans on communities. More community involvement also the coming 10-15 years.
creates a better exchange of knowledge and experiences between the
City and its residents and among community members themselves, thus
building better understanding and stronger ties.
Local Area Planning Framework
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Integration Communication Public Participation Prioritisation
Local Area Planning brings Local Area Planning is an Public involvement in Local Local Area Planning
together many stakeholders effective tool for improving Area Planning is crucial to acknowledges that
and a comprehensive the City’s communication its success. All those with a different communities have
range of issues. Integrated with the public. Integration stake in a Local Area’s future different priorities. Local
planning enables better and implementation of must be actively encouraged Area Plans will recognise,
coordination and more plans will also require to be involved through emphasise and respond to
efficient management. strong communication with collaborative planning. the key issues identified as
stakeholders. community priorities.
The Objectives of the Local Area Planning Process are to:
Develop a commonly embraced ‘vision’ for each Local Area which recognizes areas of local significance and key
attributes contributing to each area’s sense of place;
Identify issues of priority to local communities and work with them to develop practical solutions to these, within the
context of a regional framework;
Review key planning issues, policies and forces acting on Local Areas within the City, and develop a coordinated
response to these;
Identify specific ‘opportunities’ and ‘constraints’ within each Local Area and develop strategies to address these;
Foster open lines of communication between the City and the community;
Create a sound and comprehensible statutory and strategic planning framework for each Local Area to allow
realisation of the vision for the area; and
Ensure that each Local Area operates in a sustainable way and in accord with surrounding precincts and other areas
of influence.
Principles
Sustaibility Accessibility Diversity and Choice Community Building Appropriateness
Sustainability integrates Planning should maximise Planning should provide for Planning should work to Good planning is sensitive
positive community, opportunities for community diverse community needs, create and enhance places to what is appropriate for an
environmental and economic members of varied abilities including housing and that people feel connected area, with regard to regional
outcomes to provide quality and backgrounds to access employment, and build on to, and foster interaction context and practicalities.
of life for today’s and the facilities and services the strengths that diversity in between community
tomorrow’s communities. they require. communities affords. members.
The North Beach Local Area
This Local Area includes the suburbs of North Beach, Trigg and Watermans
MARMION
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Bay and is bound by Beach Road in the north, Marmion Avenue in the BEACH
east, Karrinyup Road in the south and the coastline in the west. Watermans
Beach
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The Local Area comprises approximately 570 hectares of land
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and is located approximately 14 km north-west of the Perth
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Central Area. The Local Area is characterised by significant
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conservation areas, such as Star Swamp Reserve, Trigg
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Bushland Reserve as well as the coastal reserve. Beach NORTH
Hamersley Pool
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Residential development occupies roughly half of the area
with ranging densities from R20 to R50. The main active KARRINYUP
sporting reserve is Charles Riley Memorial Reserve which
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Mettams Pool
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includes football, soccer, tennis, lawn bowls, and rugby fields as
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well as clubrooms facilities. Trigg Beach also hosts a surf lifesaving
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club and other recreation and sporting facilities. KARRINYUP
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The Local Area has two primary schools along with several community facilities WES
and retirement housing. There are three small local centres, the North Beach KARRINYUP
Shopping Centre, Flora Terrace Centre, Lynn Street Local Centre and several
South Trigg
Beach TRIGG
beachside café along West Coast Highway.
The area is popular with day visitors due to its location along the coastline which PARADE
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provides swimming, surfing and snorkelling beaches as well as the Mount Flora SCARBOROUGH
Regional Museum and Lookout.
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During the 1930s, North Beach and Watermans Bay were very popular for families with young children, as Scarborough Beach was being overrun by surfers,
amd tides. North Beach provided sheltered pools and less crowds. The area experienced significant growth after the Post-War era to its present day population
and household numbers.
During the 1940s a 220,000 gallon reinforced-concrete service tank was built on Mount Flora in North Beach. This tank provided local reticulation services for
the residential areas of the North Beach district as well as being connected by a three and a half mile pipe extension to the Scarborough mains. This has now
been converted to a museum and a lookout for visitors to the area.
In 1951, Archibishop Prendiville established Our Lady of Grace Parish which serviced Trigg, North Beach, Watermans Bay, Marmion and Lake Gwelup
residents.
In 1960 the Hamerlsey Centre was the first Autumn Centre to be opened by the City of Sitrling. By its first year it had already 150 members and by its second
year, this figure had doubled. After seeing the immediate success of this facility, the City then opened several other Centres throughout the City.
An Interesting History
Trigg
The suburb of Trigg as well as the small island off its coast, were both named
after Henry Trigg, who was appointed Superintendant of Public Works for the
Swan River Colony in 1842. It is located along Perth’s Sunset Coast just north
of Scarborough Beach.
The first land grants were taken up in 1877 but there was minimal growth until
the post-war years after a group of Sydney developers subdivided the land.
From the 1920s the area mainly housed holiday and fishing shacks some of
which still exist today. Trigg was finally and formally developed in the late 1940s
when 1,888 lots were subdivided and sold. Many of the local streets were Watermans Bay
named after former residents and pioneers, as well as local personalities. The suburb of Watermans Bay is located at the northern boundary of the City
of Stirling along the coast. It was named after Alfred Waterman who was a
The residential area of Trigg consists of mainly single houses on individual fisherman and built the first house in the area in 1908. Similar to its surrounding
lots, though there are some grouped dwelling developments. Housing stock in suburbs, it was part of the Hamersley family’s land in the 1800’s and but was
the Local Area range from old vintage shacks and workers dwellings to large left undeveloped till about 1918 when the land was subdivided by Mount Flora
modern houses. The largest single homes found along West Coast Highway Estates.
provide relatively unrestricted ocean views.
Its early years of subdivision consisted of mainly holiday shacks till the post
war era, when it became a built residential suburb. Many of the street names
in Watermans Bay are named after members of the Hamersley family such as
Margaret, Elsie, Ethel, Mary and Eda.
North Beach
North Beach and its surrounding area has important historical significance to
the development of Perth and the City of Stirling. It has a range of deut sites
and anecdotes regarding its development and character.
North Beach got its name when surveyor Charles Crossland referrered to
the the pastoral leases of the area as the “north beach coastal run”. In 1837
Edward Hamersley (pictured left) settled and built his home known as “The
Castle”. This home and the land surrounding was passed down to his son
Samuel Richard Hamersley.
Up until the 1880’s the land was mainly used for grazing and during the gold
rush era, became a quarantine station for camels entering the country to service
the goldfields. During the Second World War Era, the area was mainly used as
a holiday destination for people from Perth. There were two types of holiday
makers in the area: those that had holiday homes and shacks where they lived
for the summer months and then those that justified bringing their tents and
supplies up the rough roads to camp. The North Beach Pier was used by local
anglers providing a relaxing past-time during their holidays.
Community Development Profile
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ommunity development is an integral element of places and Community Profile
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influences how people live their social interactions and life he key defining demographic characteristics of the North Beach Local Area
opportunities. There will also be different community needs and are its predominantly family household structure and higher income levels
opportunities in different places which influence planning for that relative to most other areas of the City of Stirling and the Perth Metropolitan
area. Significantly, community networking of which the Local Area.
Area Planning process itself can help facilitate is an important Population Profile and Forecast
element of community development, providing opportunities At the time of the 2006 Australian Bureau of Statistics Census, the combined
for community members to work together, capitalise on each population of the Local Area was approximately 6500 people. Between 2001
others strengths, understand each others needs and support and 2006 the rate of population growth was 1% which is fairly consistent for the
each other. Perth Metropolitan area.
Community facilities, organisations and programs also play a In 2006, the average age of the residents was 41 years, above the average
significant role in building community relationships, developing for the City of Stirling and the Perth metropolitan region which is 37 years old.
pride of place and meeting community needs. There are however Over 15.6% of the population was aged over 65 and more than 20.7% were
questions that need be asked regarding how community facilities aged less than 17 years.
are provided so as to cater for diverse needs and community groups.
The City is also examining whether support exists for the development of More than 64.1% of households within the North Beach Local Area are family
‘community hubs’, where community centres, libraries and recreation centres, households, slightly higher than the City of Stirling average but lower than the
for instance, are provided in a few centralised locations to form a focal point for Perth Region. 28% of households are lone person households, lower than City
communities and provide flexibly for various community needs. The City also of Stirling figures but higher than the Perth Region.
requires support of both the community and State and Federal Government
to see that facilities and programs can be developed and continue to be 20% of residents of the Local Area were born overseas, with only 4.9% of
delivered. residents speak a second language, significantly less than others in the City
of Stirling and the Perth Region. Therefore in comparison to many areas in the
Local Area Planning provides opportunities for local residents to discuss their Metropolitan area, this Local Area has a significant proportion of Australian
needs and ideas for their area’s future. This allows for shared understanding residents.
of needs and key community priorities and the development of a shared vision
for the area’s future. It also allows for the identification of how community Income and Employment Profile
members can work together in order to contribute to the area’s future, which Over 3500 residents of the Local Area participate in the workforce, which
can capitalise on the skills, knowledge and experiences of local residents and accounts for almost half of the total population. Of the workforce, 59% are
can identify efficient and effective ways to directly benefit the community. The employed on a full time basis with 36% being employed part time.
process also allows for the development of stronger community networks and
a safer community. The mean individual income of residents of the Local Area is $790 per week,
significantly higher than the City of Stirling average and the Perth Region of
Local Area Planning also provides opportunities for community members to $516 and $513 respectively.
work together to identify what is important about their Local Area, or what
makes the area special. This provides insight as to what can be built on as part Occupations and Industry
of the area’s future development and to foster local sense of place. The four highest employers by industry of residents within the Local Area include
Construction (12.5%), Health Care and Social Assistance (11%), Education
and Training (10.5%) and Retail Trade (10%).
The three dominant occupations within these industries are Professionals
(28%), Managers (15.5%) and Technicians and Trades Workers (14%).
Qualifications
Analysis of the qualifications of the residents of the Local Area shows that there
was a larg proportion of people who hold formal qualifications (Bachelor or
higher degree; Advanced Diploma or Diploma; or Vocational qualifications) and
a small proportion of people with no qualifications. Over 55% of residents held
educational qualifications, and 35% of residents had no qualifications.
Community Programs and Facilities
Community facilities, organisations and programs play a significant role
in building community relationships, developing pride of place and meeting
community needs. There are numerous community programs that serve the
area, some of which are run by the City, and others of which are run by other
government and not-for-profit organisations. The Local Area Planning process support.
can provide opportunities for relationship building between such organisations
to facilitate work towards coordinated goals and to promote the work of such Bearing in mind the existing programs and facilities provided in the Local Area,
groups in the community. this project will aim to identify opportunities for increasing community facilities
and programs in the area. Given that not all the community’s desires can be
Considering the small residential area of North Beach, Trigg and Watermans supplied within each Local Area, an important part of the Local Area planning
Bay, the area is occupied by a selection of community facilities. The area actually consultation process will be to identify local priorities for Council spending. The
hosted the first Autumn Centre for the City of Stirling. The North Beach Autumn process also seeks to determine support for how facilities should be provided
Club runs out of the North Beach Community Centre, which is located adjacent for various community groups, for instance whether or not separate facilities
to the Flora Terrace Local Centre. This provides opportunities for mature- should be provided for the elderly and the youth.
aged people to interact, learn and participate in different active and creative
activities. This Centre can also be hired by the public for private functions such The City also requires the support of both the community and State and Federal
as weddings, parties, etc. Government to see that facilities and programs can be developed and continue
to be delivered. The Local Area Planning project provides opportunities to raise
The Local Area also has several places of worship such as the North Beach awareness of community development programs and generate support for their
Baptist Church, Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s provision. Yet the reliance on State and Federal funding and working within
Witnesses and the Scarborough-Watermans Bay Uniting Church. These State and Federal level priorities and initiatives must also be recognised in the
facilities provide local community members social, spiritual and emotional process.
Recreation
The City also caters for various recreational needs in the community, which can
serve an important role in bringing people together and contributing to resident
health and lifestyle. There are many smaller parks and reserves that provide
spaces for active and passive recreation in the North Beach-Trigg-Watermans
Bay Local Area. There are however multiple demands on many of these spaces,
with community demands for sports fields, recreational spaces, social facilities
and the conservation of vegetation and bushland. Local Area Planning provides
an opportunity to discuss various recreational needs, interests and priorities.
Community Development
The current sporting facilities in the North Beach area are the West Coast
Squash Centre, the North Beach Bowling Club, and the many The creation of a safe and secure environment is also facilitated through
sporting clubs at Charles Riley Memorial Reserve. Another major appropriate urban design and layout of public spaces such as shopping
recreational resource is the stretch of coastline which runs along centres and public reserves, adequate lighting and safe roads and footpaths,
the western boundary of the Local Area, providing facilities to all issues which can be raised
swim, walk, run and ride as well as several playgrounds, parks and discussed in the Local Area
and sheltered beaches. Planning process.
Safety and Security
Safety and security are often key concerns for many local
community members and ‘being a safe place to live’ will often
be an important aspect of people’s vision for the future of their
Local Area.
The City of Stirling’s Community Safety Department also currently
facilitates the development of a safe and secure environment through
the operation of a 24-hour security patrol service. This is a citywide
service, which attends to a wide range of matters including graffiti, vandalism,
anti-social behaviour and theft. It also provides safety advice to the community.
Community Safety also works closely with the Western Australian Police and
has assisted in creating a safer Stirling.
Mount Flora
Regional Museum
West Coast
Squash Centre
Henderson
Flora Terrace Environmental
Shopping Centre North Beach Centre
Community Centre
St Michael and All
North Beach
Angels Anglican
Primary School
Church
PS
North Beach North Beach
Recreation
Shopping Centre Seventh Day
Centre
Adventists
Our Lady of Grace
Catholic Church PS
North Beach
Our Lady of Grace Baptist Church
Primary School
North Beach
Kingdom Hall of
Tennis Club
Jehovah Witnesses
North Beach
Lynn Street
Bowling Club
Shopping Centre
Trigg Surf
Lifesaving
Club
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Local Area Boundary
Community Facilities
Local Centres
Parks & Reserves
Sports Facilities
PS Primary School
Church
North Beach Local Area
Community Amenities
Economic Development Profile
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ocal economic development is an essential part of developing Activity Centres
healthy communities. It relates to how communities use There are very few Activity Centres located within this Local Area as residents
resources, how community members are employed, and how use the two regional centres of Karrinyup and Innaloo Shopping Centres for
they access services. Identification of local economic and their major shopping needs. The area is serviced by two small Local Centres,
business opportunities, matching of local skill sets with Flora Terrace and North Beach Plaza along West Coast Highway.
local employment bases, and capturing of innovation and
enterprise in the community are important considerations Local Centres serve important functions in Local Areas. Such centres provide
informing local economic development strategies. convenient retail goods and services and can serve as important community
hubs. As this Local Area has a small population, it relies on its smaller Local
Different parts of an area often take on specific economic Centres for everyday convenience shopping.
functions. For example, economic activity is generally
concentrated in commercial centres and industrial areas, The area is also serviced by several cafes and restaurants along West Coast
while other areas may remain largely residential. Yet economic Highway overlooking the coastline, such as Yelo, The Wild Fig Café, Soda
issues such as employment, education and access to services, Sun Lounge and the Trigg Beach Café. These businesses attract visitors to
still form important aspects of community development of these use these facilities increasing local expenditure and employment opportunities
areas. Home businesses may also add to the economic activity in within the area. These cafes also help to increase the vibrancy of the area
local areas, whilst also helping to reduce travel demand. particularly during the warmer months.
With regard to commercial centres, a variety of high activity land uses such The urban form, land uses and activities surrounding the centres can also impact
as retail, entertainment and residential within commercial centres is important their success and the extent to which community members can access the
for providing diverse local economic and employment opportunities, satisfying goods and services that they require and may also form the basis of discussion
community needs, developing community focal points and reducing travel at the forum.
demand. Centres fulfil different functions, from the local to the regional level.
Local Area Planning also provides opportunities to identify local skill sets, to
Income and Employment discuss how to enhance the skills and qualifications of local residents and to
The median individual income of the Local Area residents, at $790 per week is connect people with employment and training opportunities in and around the
almost $274 higher than across the rest of Perth and the City of Stirling. Over Local Area. New economic relationships may also become established among
a quarter of households earn over $2000 per week. These figures reflect the local residents through the Local Area Planning process.
property value of the area, with most homes worth over $1million due to its
proximity to the city and the coastline. The area attracts high income earners
who can afford these high quality properties and the coastal lifestyle.
The industries which the majority of residents work in are construction, health,
education, retail and professional/technical industries. Over 40% of residents
occupations are professional and managerial roles. This is a reflection of the
medium to high income levels of local residents in the Local Area. With very
few businesses located within the Local Area, its means that most of these
workers are employed outside their area.Natural Environment Profile
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here is increasing recognition of the need to maintain natural There are also many different priorities throughout the community, which affect
environmental values and work towards enhancing such values, how public open space is used. For instance, some people may prefer more
upon the advent of local and global environmental issues such as space for informal and passive activities, whereas others prefer more space
pollution, land degradation and climate change. There is generally for organised sport. Others may place greater value on natural, undeveloped
a need to consider natural assets such as water-bodies and and bushland areas. As such, reserves need to be planned to appropriately
bushland as well as other practices which can contribute to accommodate various needs and user groups.
healthy environmental outcomes.
The City adopted its Public Open Space Strategy in 2009 to ensure a high
The North Beach-Trigg-Watermans Bay Local Area is very quality and sustainable network of parks and reserves across the City. The
different to other areas within the City of Stirling, as a very strategy establishes objectives for the amount and location of public open
large proportion of its land is Public Open Space. The major space and the facilities provided at different types of spaces. The strategy also
components are conservation areas, such as Star Swamp considers the possibility of disposing some small under utilised spaces to fund
Reserve and Trigg Bushland Reserve which makes up 47% improvement of other spaces, so that appropriate parks in the Local Area can
of the Local Area as well as the extensive coastline. The area be improved.
does not have many small pocket parks but it does have other
larger parks which provide a diverse range of sporting activities for The Natural Environment
the community. The ongoing planning and management of the parks and reserves within the
City is also affected by environmental and conservation considerations. The
The main recreational park in the area is Charles Riley Memorial Reserve. This
park provides facilities for a variety of sports, including a Tennis Club, Bowling
Club, cricket and rugby clubhouses as well as the corresponding sporting fields.
These facilities provide for people both within and outside the local area.
The council provides large amounts of funding for the continued conservation
and improvement of the beaches, dunes and visitor facilities for the stretch
of coastline along its western border. This area plays an important part of the
appeal and character of the area. Sections such as Mettams Pool, Bennion
Beach and Trigg Beach attract visitors to the area; encouraging a range of
users and creating a more vibrant area.
Another significant park in the area is the popular Clarko Reserve located at
the end of Karrinyup Road overlooking Trigg Beach. This reserve is popular all
year round as it provides great parking, BBQ, and playground facilities as well
as being on the beach. Laurie Strutt Reserve and the Mount Flora Museum are City has prepared various strategies which protect the natural habitat areas,
located at the highest point along the coast, they also offer magnificant views which are also usually public reserves.
of the western area of the City of Stirling.
The City’s Green Plan, the Local Biodiversity Strategy and the Coastal Foreshore
The City is facing increasing public pressure to improve the standard of public Action Plan Part 2 are the three relevant strategies for the management of the
spaces, with high community expectations on the appearance and facilities in natural environment in this Local Area.
parks. Yet community demands for reticulation, mowing and lighting, or facilities
such as barbeques and sporting fields can not always be met due to constraints The City’s Green Plan is the principal natural environmental plan for the City.
such as budget limitations or bore water licence restrictions. The plan aims for the conservation of natural vegetation areas and wetlands,
the development of ecological links between these areas and rehabilitation of
bushlands and wetlands.The Local Biodiversity Strategy was developed by the City under its ‘Sustainable City Agenda’ and aims to recognise the conservation of natural areas as a legitimate land use to ensure the protection of these areas and adopts a long term perspective for the strategy. The Coastal Foreshore Action Plan Part 2 is the strategy document adopted by the City for the management of the coastal foreshore within the City’s jurisdiction enabling them to implement policies which facilitate sustainable management of coastal resources within the current planning framework. The provision of visitor infrastructure in the form of showers, barbeques, changing rooms, car parks and kiosks are also considerations within the report. The coastline is also protected under the Public Open Space Strategy. The coast is an important element to the character of the local area, creating a seaside village, affecting housing style and design, property prices, types of development and the transport network. The coastline is the lcoal area;s main attraction for both locals and visitors to the area. It offers many protected beaches and safe swimming, snorkeling, and fishing conditions. The Local Area has approximately 255 hectares of parks and reserves, equal to approximately 47% of the total area, with the other 53% being residential, local centres and schools. The major reserves of regional significance are Star Swamp and Trigg Bushland Reserve. These two major native areas are Bush Forever sites which are to be retained, conserved and protected from development under state legislation but implementation efforts are under the direction, funding and management of Local Government. Both of these North Beach Local Area sites are formed from Spearwood and Quindalup Dunes covered by native vegetation, woodlands and wetlands. Local Area Boundary Parks & Reserves The City has management strategy’s for these two major sites but they are both due for review. Reviews of these strategies are vital in ensuring the ongoing conservation and preservation of the area.
Movement & Transport
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ocal Area Planning provides an opportunity to discuss travel needs
and identify opportunities for the development of more sustainable Traffic Control
and efficient transport networks, infrastructure and services. It Local traffic issues and road maintenance issues within the City of Stirling is
seeks to explore what value local communities place on different governed by the City’s
methods of transport, and their priorities when planning for cars, Traffic Management
roads, parking, cycling, walking and public transport. Policy, which works
to achieve a strategic
Like the Perth metropolitan area, transportation in the Local approach to traffic control
Area is predominantly car-based, although provision is also and road improvements
made for other modes of transport such as walking, cycling over the City.
and public transport. In the face of increasing petrol prices,
increasing traffic congestion and the cost of road construction, Land Use and Transport
dependence on cars is unsustainable in its current form. Integration
Sustainable community
Public Transport planning should also
Public transport services maintain accessibility for a wide range of deal with how easy
community members and typically constitute a more environmentally it is to access local
friendly way to travel than is afforded through usage of private motor vehicles. employment, recreation and community destinations among all user groups.
Numerous bus services run through the area, connecting the area to the The location and provision of housing and employment activity should also
Joondalup train line, as well as the city, the coast and the Innaloo and Karrinyup be considered in conjunction with transport provision to maximise accessibility
Shopping Centres. for residents to services and facilities. The City has prepared an Integrated
Transport Strategy, which seeks to improve the function of the transport network
The Public Transport Authority is responsible for public transport but there across the City by promoting a more sustainable mix of transport methods and
are opportunities for the City to input into the effectiveness of public transport to improve land use and transport compatibility.
services, by way of influencing associated infrastructure i.e. bus shelters as
well as land uses around public transport stops to increase service patronage TravelSmart
and the amenity of those waiting for buses. It is not only the provision of transport infrastructure but the community’s
awareness of how it is to be used which can affect travel patterns. The City
Walking and Cycling has commenced the TravelSmart program, which is a successful Western
Walking and cycling for transport not only provides environmental benefits but Australian community-based program that helps people make smarter choices
can also generate health benefits and contribute to the development of more about the way they travel. The focus of TravelSmart is for the City to work
lively and liveable communities. The City of Stirling and the State Government with individuals, schools and workplaces to encourage walking, cycling and
are both involved in providing for cyclist’s needs. Metropolitan-wide bicycle public transport use. North Beach Primary School has been involved in the
networks are included in the Perth Bicycle Network, with greater consideration TravelSmart program where children were encouraged to walk to school.
for local bicycle trips made in the City’s Bike Plan, which will be advertised for
public comment in 2011. City of Stirling BikePlan Review
The City’s Engineering Design Unit is currently undertaking a review of various
Meanwhile, local paths are maintained by the City of Stirling and residents cycle routes in the City’s Bikeplan within the Local Area. One of the key
can submit requests for footpaths. These requests are managed by the City’s objectives of this review is to improve the connections between the east and
Traffic Management Warrants Policy, which provides a framework for dealing the west localities, particularly, between activity centres and public transport
with requests and complaints as opposed to planning through an ad hoc basis. facilites.
The City is currently preparing a Strategic Footpath and Cycle path plan to
address any significant gaps in the City’s pedestrian and cyclist network. The designated cycle routes within the City of Stirling are a combination of the
State Government Initiative, the Perth Bicycle Network (PBN), local bicycleroutes, principal shared paths and recreational shared paths. All of
these mediums play different roles and form a hierarchy of access
for cyclists and pedestrians for both commuting and recreational
use.
The development and implementation of these routes is a joint
initiative between the Department for Planning, MainRoads, the
Public Transport Authority and the City of Stirling. The City’s
Engineering Design Unit is responsible for ensuring adequate
facilities, infrastructure and consideration is given to cyclists on
the designated routes.
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and in each Local Area is zoned under the City’s Local
Planning Scheme No.3. The Scheme Map together with
the Scheme Text sets out what each lot can be used for
and how it can be developed (such as use, height, parking
and landscaping requirements). Local Planning Scheme
No.3 was gazetted on 6 August 2010 and has replaced
the previous District Planning Scheme No. 2 1985.
Development and land use in the City is also governed by
various State Government plans and policies, including
Directions 2031 and Beyond, the Metropolitan Region
Scheme and the Residential Design Codes.
In the local area, single and two grouped dwellings dominate but there are
The Local Area has a unique setting, with many some scattered unit developments in the northern region. The style and
developments being situated on the coastal dunes utilising form of housing varies considerably in this area, from older style holiday
the many peaks and elevations throughout the streets. This shacks, worker’s cottages and pre and post war dwellings, to modern
encourages a variety of housing with many having either ocean Mediterranean single dwellings. Many of these dwellings, particularly
or bushland views. those on West Coast Drive have ocean views and therefore land value
is significantly high and considered desirable.
The residential area hosts a variety of housing styles within the Local
Area. Many homes are built and designed using high quality materials , The unit developments are mainly found along Flora Terrace and the
adding to the architectural uniqueness of the area. western end of Elsie Street, these were constructed in the late 1970’s
replacing old housing stock. The streets at this end are lined with pine
In this Local Area, almost 50% of land is zoned public open space, trees resembling the feel of the Cottesloe area.
comprising of the two bush forever sites and the Charles Riley Memorial
Reserve. The majority of the remaining land is zoned low density For such a small residential population, the area does have three medium
residential with pockets of medium density areas. sized aged care facilities. Euroka Village Aged People’s Home, Meath
House Aged Persons Home and Chrystal Gardens Retirement Village
The R20 zones allow for lot sizes to be an average of 500sqm. With are all located within this local area. These villages allow people from the
most of the lots sized over 1000sqm within the Local Area, this allows area to ‘Age in Place’ and live in proximity to family and friends, prior to
subdivision of two dwellings per lot. There is also an area of land zoned
R30 where the majority of lots are sized 700-800sqm which also allows
two grouped dwellings.
Throughout the Local Area are small pockets of medium density residential
zoning. These pockets of R40 and R50 allow average lot sizes to be an
average of 220sqm and 180sqm respectively, which has encouraged
several grouped and multiple dwelling developments.
Throughout the Local Area other zones are present, including public open
space, local centre, civic and private institution. These zones include
schools, parks, local shops and other community facilities. The area
does not have any large shopping areas, due to its smaller population
size and proximity to other district and regional centres.needing access to high care facilities. The Local Area Planning project offers the opportunity for individual landowners and the wider community to discuss land use, the nature of housing and built form in the Local Area and the character or local identity it provides. There is also the opportunity to discuss and propose changes to the zonings and residential density within the area. Each rezoning proposal which may arise from this Local Area Planning process will be considered in the context of need, location, opportunities, constraints and impact. Community members should also consider if they are happy with the mix and range of housing and activities in the area and if there is a particular type of development they would like to see more (or less) of. The Local Area Plan for the locality will then explore the
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